La Paloma Academy

Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)

2050 N WILMOT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Charter School 632 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

La Paloma Academy, located on North Wilmot Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its "Back to Basics" educational philosophy, which emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and a structured classroom environment. By prioritizing foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, the academy aims to provide a rigorous academic experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, La Paloma Academy distinguishes itself through a strong focus on extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school offers a variety of sports programs, after-school clubs, and enrichment opportunities designed to foster well-rounded personal growth. With a mission rooted in parental involvement and a commitment to safe, values-based learning, the academy strives to create a supportive partnership between educators, students, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

632

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Paloma Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	401
Black	85
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
401 (63.4%)
White
121 (19.1%)
Black
85 (13.4%)
Two or More
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947)
Phone:	(520)721-4205
Website:	http://lpatucson.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 67